Sunbears Weekend 2018

Bears San Diego Presents

SunBears Weekend 2018

Fur, Fun & Sun November 15th-18th, 2018

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Welcome to SunBears Weekend 2018 On behalf of Bears San Diego, and the SunBears Weekend Steering Committee, we are pleased to welcome you to our weekend.

SunBears Weekend grew out of an idea of planning an event where we could all get together and get to know each other. The success of that first event opened the door to future gatherings.

The concept has remained the same: a weekend full of activities that are fun and exciting, a price tag that makes it worthwhile, and an opportunity to make new friends and visit with old ones.

The weekend is also our major fund raising event.

This year’s beneficiary is Special Delivery San Diego.

We hope you enjoy this weekend, get to know some of the wonderful people participating in our event, and take away fond memories.

Jeff Rosenfeld Chairman

SunBears Weekend 2018 Steering Committee

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About Bears San Diego

Bears San Diego is a club for bears and bear fanciers. We are based in San Diego, California but we have members throughout the United States and even a few from overseas. Bears San Diego was established in San Diego in October 1994 when a need was recognized for a group who did not fit in with the main stream gays.

In 2003 Bears San Diego took the next step and began our journey to become a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization. We finalized the process in the summer of 2006 when Bears San Diego got it’s final approval from the Internal Revenue Service to do business as a Non-Profit Organization.

Bears San Diego’s purpose is to bring together men of common interest on a social basis, providing events at a local bar, den night at member’s homes, outings to movies, restaurants, the zoo and parties with other Bear Clubs. These gatherings give participants the opportunity to actually meet other bears and admirers to create new friendships.

Contact Info: Bears San Diego, PO Box 3151, San Diego CA 92163

www.bearssd.org

Bears San Diego Board of Directors

Dave Bendixen

President

Donnie Vella

Vice-President

Don Riggs

Secretary

Jeff Rosenfeld

Treasurer

Doug Garhartt

Membership

Jeff Breeze

Public Relations

David Ferguson

Social Chairman

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Schedule of Events Thursday, November 15 Kickoff Dinner & Bear-eoke 7:00 pm - 12:00 am Redwing Bar & Grill • 4012 30TH Street, North Park

Friday, November 16 Meet ‘N’ Greet

Pecs Bar • 2046 University Avenue, North Park

8:00 pm - 12:00 am

Saturday, November 17 Mr. Bear San Diego 2019 Contest & Show Rich’s San Diego • 1051 University Ave, Hillcrest

$5 Members/$10 Non-members at Door

SunBears Weekend Fur, Fun & Sun Dance Party Rich’s San Diego • 1051 University Ave, Hillcrest

6:00 pm - 9:30 pm

10:00 pm - 2:00 am

Sunday, November 18 Private Pool Party

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Edwin & Gene’s Den • 5109 College Gardens Court, San Diego

$10 Members/$15 Non-Members at Door

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Jerry Colinard Memorial Community Service Award Jerry Colinard was our first Mr. Bear San Diego in 1999. The contest was intended as a fun event at SunBears Weekend.

Jerry took on the title of Mr. Bear San Diego as a way of giving back to the community. He organized events and fundraisers and helped raised thousands for charities, often putting up his own money in the process.

Jerry was a long time AIDS survivor and was an advocate for himself and others living with HIV/AIDS. On July 4, 2009, Jerry lost his battle and passed away. Jerry will be sorely missed and will remain in our hearts forever.

At BearQuake 2009, we established a Community Service Award to honor his accomplishments and recognize those in the LGBTQ community at large that go above and beyond to give back to our brothers and sisters in need.

Past Recipients

Wayne Dietz

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence

Rich’s San Diego

Ruth Henricks - Special Delivery

Peter Ambrose

Donnie Vella

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Program Schedule Saturday Night, November 17, 2018 Mr. Bear San Diego 2019 Contest & Show = Welcome & Greetings = KC Starr = Blessing by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence = Introduction of Judges = Introduction of Contestants - Street Wear = Performances – ACT I = Presentation of Charitiy = Contestants - Bear Minimum / Fantasy = Jerry Colinard Community Service Award = Performances – ACT II = Contestants - Cruise Wear = Mr. Bear San Diego 2016-2017 Step Aside = Silent Auction Winners = Winner of Mr. Bear San Diego 2019

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Ticket Booth & Main Boat Departure Address: 1050 North Harbor Drive (Foot of Broadway), San Diego, CA 92101 - 619-234-4111 or 800-442-7847

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Mistress of Ceremonies

KC Starr

Originally from Tennessee by way of Pennsylvania, KC Starr is a fun loving and community focused entertainer. She recently attained the title of National Bearded Queen 2nd Alternate, and was awarded the Jolene Cuisine Spirit Award.

KC has personally produced multiple community fundraising events, performs regularly with the Vanity Hour, Michele Ada’s What’s the T, and Barbie Z’s Dollhouse. KC is the current Abbess and President of The San Diego Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. She is honored and excited to be the Emcee for this amazing event and loves to help Bears San Diego anytime she gets the chance!!!

2820 Lytton Street

@ Rosecrans in San Diego

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Hillcrest 3888 4th Avenue San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 501-8000

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Meet the Judges for Mr. Bear San Diego 2019

Jay Heimbach

Emperor 45 Imperil Court de San Diego Mr. San Diego Leather 2016

Jay moved to San Diego 13 years ago and started his journey in the LGBTQ community. Rapidly moving towards larger goals, he recently reigned as the Valorous Red, Black Leather Wolf Emperor 45 of the Imperial Court de San Diego.

Jay’s involvement in the Pup community has earned him the 2014 West Coast Olympus Leather Puppy Title. Later that year he became Knight to Emperor 42 Robert Rodriguez and earned the title of the Noble Red, Black Leather Hound Prince Royale of the 42/43 reign of the Imperial Court de San Diego. Jay helped raise over $165,000.00 dollars for local and national charities which earned him both CA State Assembly and Senate commendations for his activism and charitable contributions.

Since then Jay has served on the board of directors of the Imperial Court de San Diego.

Jay is Mr. San Diego Eagle 2015 and started the Mr. San Diego Eagle Community Scholarship Fund. He also has earned the title Mr. San Diego Leather. He is a founding Member of the San Diego Fetish brotherhood and a member of the Fetish Men San Diego group. Mama’s Family knows him as “Mama’s Valorous PUP”.

Michael Lee Meadows

Huggy Bear 2018

Originally from Shady Spring West Virginia, Michael settled in San Diego in 1996. He currently works as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor for a Mental Health Facility, and lives in Lemon Grove with his partner Marco.

Michael enjoys Tropical beaches and men with hairy butts. He dislikes uninformed Republican voters, fleas and people who talk too much.

Last year, Michael won the title of Huggy Bear and has since helped Bears San Diego with fundraising events.

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Meet the Judges for Mr. Bear San Diego 2019

Tamanava Eden-McLintock Ms. Goldilocks 2018 Ms. San Diego Leather, 2017

Tammy is a San Diego native and is a married, bisexual, polyamorous mother of one. She comes from a family with a mixed heritage and a motto that “In service to others, there is service to self.” As a Preschool Teacher turned Artist, Wedding Minister, Seamstress and “Wonder Woman in Training,” she holds a variety of degrees and certificates in Education, Nutrition and Theology. When she’s not out doing community service, she enjoys cooking, reading, and spending quality time with family and friends Tammy is a also a member of multiple communities including the LGBT, Leather and Pagan communities. As a result, Tammy has been blessed to meet, interact and grow with a diverse mix of people. Her hashtag #communitybeginswithme, reflects her spirit of problem solving and her goal to always find ways to raise others up.

Tammy’s efforts have led her to take on many leadership roles in these communities, from presenting BDSM workshops at UCSD to holding the titles of ICSD Ms. Cinco de Mayo 2016, Ms. San Diego Leather, 2017 and her current title, Ms. Goldilocks San Diego 2018.

Tammy has also been long involved with a number of clubs and organizations including Bears San Diego, the Imperial Court de San Diego, Girl Scouts, Club X, and the Hardpink Sisterhood. She is even a founding and former board member of the San Diego Girls of Leather and a former Co-Producer of the Leather Realm. These memberships have helped her provide community service, education, activism and fundraising for a number of scholarships, programs and people in need.

You wouldn’t know it by her acts of service and full calendar, but Tammy is really a very shy, quiet observer who in the end wants to help others just because it feels good to give and to see the lives of others improve.

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Meet the Judges for Mr. Bear San Diego 2019

Wayne Dietz

Founder, Bears San Diego

The United States Navy brought Wayne to San Diego in 1976, and, he has supported and been involved in our LGBTQ community ever since. Throughout the years, Wayne has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity.

In October 1994, Wayne along with Lee Albert, Robert Sokolowski and John Winkleman, founded Bears San Diego. Over the past 25 years, Wayne has opened his home to Bears San Diego to provide a space for fundraising events and to also host some infamous pool parties. He has also lent his voice to help guide the direction of our organization, advise on fundraising events and Emcee many of those events.

Wayne is also a long standing member of the Royal family of the Imperial Court de San Diego. He was Empress XXV Roxie Bleau and Emperor XXX.

DRINKS | FOOD | FRIENDS | ENTERTAINMENT

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Meet the Judges for Mr. Bear San Diego 2019

Sister Nora Torious 13

San Diego Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence

Sister Nora Torious 13 made the official entry into the San Diego Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, in May of 2005, as Guard Peter Beater.

In March of 2006 Sister Nora Torious 13 made the first steps to Sisterhood as Postulate Dementia. Sister was also the first non‑founding member to ascend through the full Sister path.

Many people may not understand that Sisterhood must be earned in a process that can take more than a year and a half. With each step in fabulous high heels. Sister achieved the first veil and a new name as Novice Sister Nora Torious in July of 2006. The final test as a Sister requires a Novice Sister to produce a community project or function to support the workings of the Sisters.

On December 1st 2007, “World AIDS Day 80’s Dance Party,” a charity event to support the Hillcrest Youth Center, took place.

The project was later awarded Best Small Event of 2006 at the San Diego Leather Community Awards.

In February of 2007 the final veil or “Black Veil” was awarded, making Sister Nora Torious 13 a lifelong full member of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence world wide. Sister has served as Mistress of Novices, Abbess and is currently the Board Chair.

Sister Nora Torious 13 is honored to be asked to judge this year’s Mr. Bear San Diego contest, and is very pleased at the connections made by the work of the Sisters to bring all facets of our community together.

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Meet The Contestants For Mr. Bear San Diego 2019 Bill Hurd Bill is new to San Diego and recently relocated from Orange County. Bill was a member of a non-profit faith based community specializing in training and educating young people for over 30 years. He received a Presidential Citation from President Obama marking his 30 years of service to the faith community.

Bill holds a BA and MA degree and is the father of an adult grown daughter that he loves dearly and likes most of the time. His little mixed Maltese and Yorkie dog thinks Bill is pretty cool.

Bill identifies with the Bear and Leather communities. He would like to use his non-profit experience to help out the various organizations in our LGBTQ community at large.

Chadd Clubb Chadd is a native of Turlock in Northern California, and joined the United States Marine Corps in 2007. He was stationed in San Diego in 2010, and fell in love with the city. Later that year he was deployed to Afghanistan, and upon his return, he was honorably discharged.

In 2016, Chadd was introduced to Bears San Diego, and has become one of our most active members (especially at pool parties). Since joining Bears San Diego, he has helped with major events fundraising and social events.

Chadd has also volunteered for other organizations such as the Imperial Court de San Diego. Chadd looks forward to making a meaningful contribution to our LGBTQ community at large.

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Meet the Contestants for Mr. Bear San Diego 2019 Doug Garhartt Doug started out over 20 years ago in the LGBTQ community as a member of Girth & Mirth San Diego, a club for larger men and their admirers. He was a member, then a board member and finally Vice President.

Doug also Joined the Imperial Court de San Diego under the drag name Anita Douche and was awarded a lifetime title from Empress Sybil Stunning, Doug gave up drag when he met his husband and moved to Orange County. Sadly they were divorced after 10 years, and Doug moved back to San Diego. Having been a member and board member, Doug joined Bears San Diego.

Doug has always wanted to make a difference in our community.

As bears, we have always been pushed to the side because we are not skinny, are in vogue wearing top brand designer clothes and are made to feel “less than”. Doug’s goal is to make our voice not only heard, but for our presence to be seen in the community at large.

Doug works as one of San Diego’s top floral designers. He blogs with floral designers with members from all around the world and helps educate with the latest trends in floral design. Doug also been featured on HGTV network for design.

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1017 University Ave San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 297-2056

2525 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104 20

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101 West Washington St San Diego, CA 92103 | M-F 6am-6pm Sat/Sun 7am-6pm

1835 Strand Way / Coronado, CA / 92118-3005

Ticket inquiries please contact our box office at (619) 435-4856

2660 Calhoun St San Diego, CA 92110 Phone: (619) 297-1874

Clothing, Accesories & more

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10101 Maine St Lakeside, Ca 92040

Mission Valley First & Broadway 1025 Camino de la Reina Ste 3 101 Broadway San Diego, CA 92108 San Diego, CA 92101

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WWW.THEBROKENYOLKCAFE.COM

Liberty Station 2620 Truxtun Rd San Diego, CA 92106 (619) 566-0069 thelotent.com 24

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thestrongholdsd.com

619-296-5862

Del Mar Photographics

858-461-9909 320 South Cedros #350, Solana Beach, CA POB 236 Del Mar, CA 92014 debora@delmarphotographics.com 26

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Our SunBears Weekend 2018 Charity

Special Delivery San Diego has been saving lives and filling bellies with nourishment since 1991. They are a non-profit organization with a staff that is 100% volunteer!

They currently cook and deliver fresh, homemade and nutritious meals to 130+ individuals and families five days a week!

Special Delivery’s mission is to alleviate hunger and malnourishment for those living with AIDS, Cancer and other critical illnesses & to people medically homebound throughout the San Diego community. Fresh, wholesome food is prepared, infused with love and home-delivered to feed both the body and the soul.

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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors and Donors Diamond Sponsor Rich’s San Diego Platinum Sponsors Jaegermeister

Gold Sponsors Alvarado Institute of Skin Care Baja Betty’s

Del Mar Photographics Flagship Cruises

Pat Peterson-Espinoza Gossip Grill

Carolyn & Steve Gribble Gun Oil

Hillcrest Brewery The Hole in the Wall

Dr. Jeffrey Keeny The Merrow

PECS Bar Redwing Bar & Grill

Stronghold Jiu-Jitsu Tiger’s Pictionary

Urban MO’s Donnie Vella Where The Bears Are

Silver Sponsors

BABYCAKES BJ’s Brewhouse

Broken Yolk Cafe Copper Top Donuts & Coffee

The Corner Bakery Coronado Playhouse Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant Flicks Bar

Homo Rodeo Killer Bob Graphics

The Loft The Lots Theaters

Mainly Mozart Manfest

Mary’s Donuts Number 1 Fifth

Picaboo Photobooks PJ Gray “Bear Cookin”

Pleasures & Treasures Project Pie

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Who’s the Huggiest Bear of All? You Decide!

HuggyBear 2019

A Fundraiser for the Special Delivery Teddy Bear Holiday Drive Contestants sell hugs and prize raffle tickets.

The contestant who raises the most money wins the title!

OPEN TO EVERYONE REGARDLESS OF GENDER PRESENTED BY BEARS SAN DIEGO For more information and to become a contestant, contact Aaron Borovoy at (619) 890-9182 or at aborovoy@ucsd.edu

SUNDAY DECEMBER 2, 2018

Doors: 3:00 pm • Contest: 4:00 pm

THE HOLE IN THE WALL

282O LYTTON ST. SAN DIEGO, CA 92110 29

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